Pubdate: Wed, 16 May 2012
Source: Daily Courier, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012 Monte McGinty
Contact: http://drugsense.org/url/5NyOACet
Website: http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/531
Author: Monte McGinty

LEGALIZATION DOESN'T LEAD TO MORE DRUG USE

Question, from a non-user: How is it that those U.S. states that have
legalized marijuana, which resulted in saving investigation, arrests,
prosecution, less overcrowding and prison costs, have not seen a
measurable increase in its use or of hard drugs?

Any kind of smoking is increasingly prohibited in public places
nationally. Only fear and presumptions of imaginary communities
becoming deluged pot-heads is believed by many in today's moralistic
society.

Actually, this comparatively, mildly affective drug is neither
addictive nor more harmful than a cigarette, when you think about it.

Although more calming, I am told, it is objectionable chiefly because
of its criminal sources, which legalization would eliminate.

Alcohol is legal and sought for the same reasons, but with multiple
ill effects, physically and mentally, often causing violence and auto
mutilations.

Few people become addicts and don't forget the tax benefits. Modern
times require modern changes. Isn't it time to consider
decriminalizing the public for using marijuana?

Monte McGinty, Kelowna
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